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Independent bookstores are multiplying, although many people still think they’re dying out
Allison Hill, CEO of the American Booksellers Association, is used to strangers expressing sympathy when they learn what she does for a living. "It's all so funny," she says. "When I tell them I run the trade association for independent stores, they'll say, 'It's just so sad that they're disappearing.'
2 hours ago in Community, Environment, Lifestyle, Local
Town of Ithaca acquires 137 acres for new nature preserve
On May 27, the town announced an acquisition of 137 acres on South Hill, which will be known henceforth as the Sage Preserve.
13 hours ago in Business, Community, Lifestyle, Local, Regional
Winning DRI projects in Binghamton focus on Clinton Street business district
On May 14, the 17 winning projects of the city's $10 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) grant award were announced.
1 day ago in Community, Health & Wellness, Lifestyle, Local, Real Estate, Sports
Lansing board to review YMCA expansion plans
The YMCA of Ithaca & Tompkins County is looking to build a 5,394-square-foot addition to house a new lap pool.
1 day ago in Lifestyle
You should be dancing, yeah. Moving to music offers all kinds of benefits as you age
Moving to music is one of the best ways to stay healthy. Medical professionals say it doesn't matter if it's Western line dancing, ballroom steps, salsa, tap, Zumba at the gym, or with a group
1 day ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local, Sports
Danby skate park plans remain under review
The Danby Planning Board is still looking at paperwork for a skate park that would be located at 15 Bald Hill Road.
2 days ago in Community, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local
United Way for Cortland County raising $4K for McGraw park
The Spring Day of Caring is May 29 at McGraw Recreation Park.
5 days ago in Community, Health & Wellness, Lifestyle, Local, Regional
Shuttle service introduced at Taughannock Falls State Park
Weekend shuttle service is available at Taughannock Falls State Park, and weekday service starts in June.
Sports
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Cornell men’s hockey coach names captain for next season
Cornell Head Coach Casey Jones has announced Ryan Walsh will again serve as captain.
7 hours ago in Sports
Iga Swiatek improves career record at French Open to 42-3 as she reaches 3rd round
Iga Swiatek has improved her career record at the French Open to 42-3. The four-time champion eliminated 35th-ranked Sara Bejlek 6-2, 6-3 to reach the third round on Wednesday.
8 hours ago in Sports, Trending
The Blue Wave from tiny Curaçao is making World Cup history
Before the tournament even begins, Curaçao has already crafted a story like none other in World Cup history. A tiny island country — autonomous territory, if you prefer — of about 156,000 residents in the Caribbean is now the smallest, both in terms of population and land mass, to make it to soccer's biggest stage.
1 day ago in Community, Health & Wellness, Lifestyle, Local, Real Estate, Sports
Lansing board to review YMCA expansion plans
The YMCA of Ithaca & Tompkins County is looking to build a 5,394-square-foot addition to house a new lap pool.
1 day ago in Sports
Knicks fans forget about the bad times and savor a record run to their first NBA Finals since 1999
Minutes after the Knicks finished their four-game sweep of the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference finals, the DJ at Radio City Music Hall played Prince's "1999." That was the last time the Knicks had reached the NBA Finals.
1 day ago in Sports
Heat wave at French Open impacts the clay courts and sends fans to sprinklers
Tennis players at the French Open say they haven't experienced conditions this hot at Roland Garros since the Paris Olympics. And the 2024 Olympics were held in July and August.
1 day ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local, Sports
Danby skate park plans remain under review
The Danby Planning Board is still looking at paperwork for a skate park that would be located at 15 Bald Hill Road.
1 day ago in Entertainment, Regional, Sports
Binghamton Rumble Ponies approach series vs. Portland
The Binghamton Ponies host the Portland Sea Dogs tonight at Mirabito Stadium.
National
5 days ago in National
FDA staff blindsided by move allowing more e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches onto US market
Senior officials in the Food and Drug Administration's tobacco center were blindsided by a recent decision that opens the door to allowing more unauthorized electronic cigarettes and nicotine pouches onto the U.S. market, The Associated Press has learned.
6 days ago in Community, Education, Lifestyle, Local, National, Regional
Women’s Rights Historical National Park in Seneca Falls named one of America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places
A nonprofit organization is calling attention to the Women’s Rights National Historical Park in Seneca Falls.
1 week ago in National
What to watch in Tuesday’s primaries as Trump’s endorsement is put to the test
Is there a future in politics for Republicans who cross President Donald Trump? The signs this year suggest no, and Trump has convinced his voters to defeat his adversaries again and again.
2 weeks ago in National, Trending
Prosecutors to retry Alex Murdaugh in deaths of wife and son after high court overturned convictions
Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions and life sentence for the deaths of his wife and son were overturned Wednesday by the South Carolina Supreme Court because the court clerk at his trial suggested he was guilty. But the disgraced lawyer won't be leaving prison anytime soon.
2 weeks ago in National
Denver airport security missed trespasser who was killed by plane on runway
Workers at Denver airport initially missed a security breach by man who scaled an 8-foot perimeter fence and crossed a runway where he was hit and killed in a fiery collision by a plane with 231 people on board, authorities said Tuesday.
2 weeks ago in National
US consumer prices jump as Iran war sends energy prices rapidly higher
The Labor Department's consumer price index rose 3.8% from April 2025, according to data released Tuesday. On a month-to-month basis, April prices rose 0.6% from March as gasoline prices rose 5.4% during the month; the month-over-month gain was down from 0.9% increase from February to March.
2 weeks ago in National
Hegseth is facing a new round of questioning from Congress on the Iran war and more
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced tough questions from Republican and Democratic lawmakers in Congress on Tuesday about the Trump administration's end game for the Iran war, the conflict's costs and its impact on diminishing weapons stockpiles.
3 weeks ago in National
US will start revoking passports for thousands of parents who owe child support, AP learns
The U.S. State Department will begin revoking the U.S. passports of thousands of parents who owe a significant amount of unpaid child support. The department told The Associated Press on Thursday that the revocations would begin Friday and be focused on those who owe $100,000 or more.
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Town of Ithaca acquires 137 acres for new nature preserve
On May 27, the town announced an acquisition of 137 acres on South Hill, which will be known henceforth as the Sage Preserve.
3 hours ago in Health & Wellness, Local
Love Living at Home, local organizations partner to put on free wellness series in June
From June 2nd to July 31st, Love Living at Home is partnering with local organizations for Growing Well Together, a free community wellness series.
4 hours ago in Education, Entertainment, Local, Sports
Cornell men’s hockey coach names captain for next season
Cornell Head Coach Casey Jones has announced Ryan Walsh will again serve as captain.
4 hours ago in Community, Crime, Local
Cortland Police: Bomb threat at Planet Fitness
The Cortland Police Department says a bomb threat was reported around 8:20 a.m. on Tuesday, May 26th.
9 hours ago in Local
Pall Corporation hosting open house and hiring event in June
Job seekers looking for a long-term career opportunity can attend an open house at Pall Corporation on Saturday, June 6th.
Entertainment
37 minutes ago in Entertainment, Trending
Matthew Perry’s assistant gets more than 3 years in prison for central role in his ketamine death
Matthew Perry's live-in personal assistant, who had a central role in the "Friends" star's descent into ketamine addiction and injected him with the fatal dose of the drug, was sentenced Wednesday to three years and five months in prison.
4 hours ago in Education, Entertainment, Local, Sports
Cornell men’s hockey coach names captain for next season
Cornell Head Coach Casey Jones has announced Ryan Walsh will again serve as captain.
7 hours ago in Entertainment, Music
The Chicks announce intimate ‘Taking the Long Way’ 20th Anniversary Tour. ‘This is our lives’
Call it a comeback, a crossover moment, or both. Twenty years ago, The Chicks released their blockbuster 2006 album "Taking the Long Way" — their first full-length after the country music industry turned their backs on them — and one of the biggest of their career.
1 day ago in Entertainment
What tastes like a Korean pancake and is purple all over? An Oreo inspired by K-pop group BTS
Oreo is teaming up with K-pop supergroup BTS for a bit of marketing dynamite that capitalizes on consumers' growing interest in global flavors.
1 day ago in Entertainment
Scripps National Spelling Bee guide: How to watch, who the notable spellers are, rules and prizes
The best young spellers in the English language are competing at the Scripps National Spelling Bee this week, continuing a more than century-old tradition. The three-day competition began Tuesday and concludes Thursday night.
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Matthew Perry’s assistant gets more than 3 years in prison for central role in his ketamine death
Matthew Perry's live-in personal assistant, who had a central role in the "Friends" star's descent into ketamine addiction and injected him with the fatal dose of the drug, was sentenced Wednesday to three years and five months in prison.
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The Blue Wave from tiny Curaçao is making World Cup history
Before the tournament even begins, Curaçao has already crafted a story like none other in World Cup history. A tiny island country — autonomous territory, if you prefer — of about 156,000 residents in the Caribbean is now the smallest, both in terms of population and land mass, to make it to soccer's biggest stage.
5 days ago in Entertainment, Trending
Paul McCartney helps Stephen Colbert say goodbye to ‘The Late Show’ in ambitious final show
Stephen Colbert chatted with Paul McCartney and joined him on stage for a raucous performance of "Hello, Goodbye" on the final broadcast of CBS' "The Late Show" on Thursday night, a bittersweet farewell for a canceled show that still had a few barbs left for the network that ended its 33-year run.




